Colorado Bills

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1082: Children Are Not for Sale Act

The bill adds trading anything of monetary value to buy or sell sexual activity with a minor who the person knows is being trafficked for sexual servitude as an act of human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude. The bill changes the penalty of human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude from a class 2 felony to a class 1 felony and requires the court to sentence a person convicted of the felony to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Colorado · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 30: Local Access State Parks Grant Program

In accordance with the "Keep Colorado Wild Pass Act", a person registering their motor vehicle in Colorado may, at the time of registration, elect to purchase a keep Colorado wild pass as an annual state parks and public lands pass for their motor vehicle. The keep Colorado wild pass provides the person access by car, bike, or foot to any Colorado state park or other participating public land for the duration of the vehicle's registration period. The option to purchase a keep Colorado wild pass is offered at the time of registration of any passenger motor vehicle, light-weight truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle. Currently, the cost for a keep Colorado wild pass is $29.All money collected from the purchase and sale of the keep Colorado wild pass is remitted to the department of revenue, which in turn transmits the money, minus administrative costs, to the state treasurer.By statute, the first $36 million collected from the keep Colorado wild pass is allocated to the following 3 funds:$32.5 million to the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund for state parks maintenance, staffing, and resources;$2.5 million to the backcountry search and rescue fund, in furtherance of the goal of supporting Colorado's search and rescue volunteers who respond to backcountry emergencies and who develop educational programs and campaigns to promote backcountry safety; and$1 million to the Colorado avalanche information center fund, in furtherance of the goal of protecting winter recreationists by supporting backcountry avalanche safety and awareness.The amounts allocated to these 3 funds are adjusted annually based on changes to the United States department of labor's bureau of labor statistics consumer price index for Denver-Aurora-Lakewood for all items and all urban consumers.After allocating the first $36 million to the 3 funds, as specified above, statute currently directs the state treasurer to credit any remaining money collected from the purchase and sale of the keep Colorado wild pass as follows:One-half of any remaining money is credited to the wildlife cash fund; andOne-half of any remaining money is credited to the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund, in furtherance of the goals of:Building and maintaining new state parks on a regular basis in partnership with local governments, conservationists, recreationists, and other land management agencies; andFunding Colorado regional outdoor partnerships to support community-driven conservation and recreation planning and projects.The bill modifies how, after the allocation of the first $36 million, any remaining money collected from the purchase and sale of the keep Colorado wild pass is allocated. The bill creates the state park and state wildlife area access cash fund (fund) for the purpose of supporting local governments in efforts to improve roads and other infrastructure that provide local access to state parks and state wildlife areas accessed from within a local government's boundary (local access). The bill directs the entirety of any remaining money to the fund, instead of dividing and allocating the remaining money between the wildlife cash fund and the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund.The bill also creates the state park and state wildlife area access grant program (grant program). The bill requires the division of local government (division) in the department of local affairs to administer the grant program and to award grants to local governments that apply for a grant to improve local access. Money in the fund is used to pay the grant awards.The bill preserves the current allocation of the first $36 million, adjusted annually, to the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund, the backcountry search and rescue fund, and the Colorado avalanche information center fund. The bill also specifies that, if no applications for local access grants are received by the division by December 31, 2029, and by December 31 for each year thereafter, half of the remaining money collected from the purchase and sale of the keep Colorado wild pass is transferred to the wildlife cash fund and half is transferred to the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund in furtherance of specific goals.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 1073: Limitations on Bills Introduced by General Assembly Members

Joint rule 24 (b)(1)(A) of the joint rules of the senate and house of representatives specifies that a member of the general assembly may not introduce more than 5 bills, with certain exceptions, in a regular legislative session. The bill creates a statutory limitation on the number of bills that a member of the general assembly may introduce. Specifically, the bill states that a member of the general assembly may not introduce more than 3 bills, with certain exceptions, in a regular legislative session. The bill also creates statutory limitations on the purpose for which a member of the general assembly may be allowed to introduce more than 3 bills at any time during a regular legislative session.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 1074: 90 Day Legislative Session

The state constitution limits the number of days the general assembly may meet to no more than 120 calendar days for a regular session each year. The bill further limits the length of each regular session to no more than 90 consecutive calendar days each year.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 1062: Expand Deduction for Retirement Benefits

Current law allows any individual to deduct amounts, up to certain caps based on the individual's age, received as pensions or annuities from any source, to the extent included in federal adjusted gross income.Notwithstanding the caps on the deduction for amounts received as pensions or annuities from other sources, current law allows any individual who is 65 years old or older at the close of a taxable year to subtract the total amount of social security benefits that the individual received from the individual's federal taxable income, to the extent those benefits were included in federal taxable income, when determining the individual's state taxable income. This subtraction is also allowed to any individual who is 55 years old or older and has an adjusted gross income for the applicable tax year that is less than or equal to $75,000 if filing individually or $95,000 if filing jointly.For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2027, the bill removes all caps on the deduction for amounts received as pensions and annuities and allows any individual who is 55 years old or older, regardless of income, to subtract the total amount that the individual received as pension or annuity income from the individual's federal taxable income, to the extent that income was included in federal taxable income, when determining the individual's state taxable income.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 1036: Local Taxes on Vacant Residential Property

The bill authorizes a county or municipality (local government), after approval by the electors of the local government, to impose an excise or a property tax, or both, on vacant residential properties within the boundaries of the local government (local taxes on vacant residential properties) ( sections 1 and 3 of the bill). A local government may use the revenues collected from either tax only for affordable, attainable, or workforce housing. A county assessor has no duty in implementing local taxes on vacant residential properties, but in an assessor's discretion, the assessor may assist by providing data and information to a local government or local housing tax authority, and may enter into an intergovernmental agreement that provides for compensation in exchange for the assessor's assistance.The bill also creates a process for the creation of a local housing tax authority (authority) by intergovernmental agreement to allow 2 or more counties, cities and counties, or municipalities to form a joint taxing authority to collectively establish, levy, collect, and enforce local taxes on vacant residential properties within the boundaries of the authority ( section 2 ).(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Colorado · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SJR 6: Coloradans Navigating Complex United States Immigration System

This is a Senate Joint Resolution (SJR), not a bill with binding legal provisions. It expresses Colorado's support for transparency in federal immigration enforcement and reaffirms the civil rights of immigrant residents. The resolution states that Colorado opposes unmarked ICE operations, masked enforcement personnel, and practices that cause fear in communities - citing impacts on schools, healthcare access, and family safety. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies; it is a non-binding statement of legislative position.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✓ Immigration

passed both · Colorado · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SJR 7: Black History Month February of 2026

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 7) is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies - it solely commemorates the annual observance of Black History Month through historical context and Colorado-specific examples. The resolution cites Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s founding of Negro History Week in 1926, its evolution into Black History Month during the Civil Rights Movement, and highlights Colorado’s Black historical figures like Barney Ford, Clara Brown, and early state representatives. It serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of contributions to American history, not a policy change.

in committee · Colorado · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 27: Parental Equality & Child Empowerment Act

Under current law, the court is required to determine the allocation of parental responsibilities, including parenting time and decision-making responsibilities, based on the best interests of the child.The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that it is in the best interests of the child to allocate equal parenting time to both parents if both parents reside within 25 miles of a reasonable location determined by the court, including the child's child care, preschool, school, the location where the child participates in their educational program, or another reasonable location. The presumption may be rebutted based on clear and convincing evidence that equal parenting time is not in the best interests of the child.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

in committee · Colorado · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 29: Health Savings Account Tax Credit

The bill creates an income tax credit for a resident individual's contributions to a health savings account that supports a high deductible health plan, as defined pursuant to federal law (credit). The credit is an amount equal to 25% of the amount of the contribution, limited to:$500 for a single filer;$1,000 for joint filers; and$1,500 for contributions to a family health plan.The credit is available beginning January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2032.If the credit exceeds the income taxes due on the resident individual's income, the amount of the credit not used to offset income taxes is not carried forward as tax credits against the resident individual's subsequent years' income tax liability and is not refunded to the individual.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Colorado · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SJR 5: Colorado 4-H Day

SJR 5 designates January 26, 2026, as "Colorado 4-H Day" to recognize the 4-H program's work with Colorado youth. The resolution honors the program's role in developing leadership and life skills through hands-on learning in areas like health, agriculture, and citizenship. It does not create new laws or requirements but formally acknowledges the efforts of 4-H volunteers and staff who serve over 110,000 youth annually in Colorado.

passed both · Colorado · House Jan 26, 2026

HJR 1003: National Blood Donor Month

HJR 1003 is a ceremonial joint resolution designating January as National Blood Donor Month in Colorado. It formally recognizes voluntary blood donors and urges all eligible Coloradans to donate regularly, while encouraging businesses and organizations to sponsor community blood drives with centers like Vitalant. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it expresses support and promotes awareness but does not create new laws, funding, or requirements. It directly affects Colorado residents (especially eligible donors), blood collection organizations, and local businesses through its non-binding recommendations.

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